Comparing hip surgery techniques for hip dysplasia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research project investigates whether performing a hip arthroscopy alongside a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) improves patient outcomes for individuals with hip dysplasia. Patients will be randomized to receive either a PAO alone or a PAO combined with hip arthroscopy, which allows for the treatment of additional joint abnormalities. The study aims to assess symptomatic differences between the two groups over a follow-up period of two years. By analyzing the effectiveness of these surgical approaches, the study seeks to provide insights into optimal treatment strategies for hip dysplasia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Skeletally mature patient undergoing Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for symptomatic acetabular dysplasia/hip instability
* Pre-Operative MRI at 3T and/or gadolinium MR arthrogram
* Age, 16-50 years old
* Patient capable of giving informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior hip/pelvis surgery of any kind on the surgical side
* Prior hip arthroplasty surgery on either side
* Radiographic evidence of arthritis (i.e. Tönnis grade =2)
* Known connective tissue disorder (e.g. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, etc.)
* Known neuromuscular disorder (e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida, etc.)
* Known skeletal dysplasia (e.g. Achondroplasia, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, etc.)
* Cognitive impairment that prevents accurate completion of patient-reported outcome questionnaires.
* Patient unable/unwilling to complete all required follow-up visits
* Concurrent proximal femoral osteotomy and/or surgical hip dislocation

Where it's running

• Northwestern University
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• William Beaumont Hospital
  Royal Oak, Michigan, United States Recruiting
• The Washington University
  St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting
• Hospital for Special Surgery
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting
• Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Geoffrey Wilkin, MD — Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
• Study coordinator: Geoffrey Wilkin, MD
• Email: gwilkin@toh.ca
• Phone: 613-798-5555

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.